nail in Spanish
nail in Spanish is uña, garra, clavo — nail means the hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
nail in Spanish
uña
The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
garra
The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
clavo
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
estoperol
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
punta
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
clavar
clavetear
entibar
sufrir
acertar
(transitive, slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
achuntar
(transitive, slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
atinar
(transitive, slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
acertar
(transitive, slang) To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
achuntar
(transitive, slang) To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
tirarse
(transitive, vulgar, slang) Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
What does "nail" mean?
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noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
"She cracked a nail while opening the heavy tin."
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noun A thin, pointed piece of metal hammered into wood or another material to join two things together.
"Hang the picture on a single nail in the wall."
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verb To fasten something with a nail, or as if with a nail.
"He nailed the loose plank back onto the shed roof."
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verb To do something perfectly or catch someone in the act (informal).
"He nailed the high note in the final song."
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nail in a sentence
- She cracked a nail while opening the heavy tin.
- She painted her nails a bright shade of red.
- Hang the picture on a single nail in the wall.
- He used a nail and hammer to fix the loose fence board.
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What is "nail" in Spanish?
"nail" in Spanish is uña, garra, clavo. nail means: The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
How do you use "nail" in a sentence?
Example: "She cracked a nail while opening the heavy tin." In Spanish, "nail" is uña, garra, clavo.
Are there other ways to say "nail" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 13 translations listed for "nail": uña, garra, clavo, estoperol, punta, clavar.
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